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    The Rose Code: A Novel
    The Rose Code: A Novel
    The Rose Code: A Novel
    Audiobook16 hours

    The Rose Code: A Novel

    Written by Kate Quinn

    Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld

    4.5/5

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    • World War Ii

    • Friendship

    • Codebreaking

    • Betrayal

    • Bletchley Park

    • Power of Friendship

    • Fish Out of Water

    • Star-Crossed Lovers

    • Forbidden Love

    • War-Time Romance

    • Codebreaker

    • Power of Love

    • Power of Knowledge

    • Traitor Among Us

    • Friends to Lovers

    • Loyalty

    • Royal Wedding

    • War

    • Secrecy

    • Love & Relationships

    About this audiobook

    “The hidden history of Bletchley Park has been waiting for a master storyteller like Kate Quinn to bring it to life. THE ROSE CODE effortlessly evokes the frantic, nervy, exuberant world of the Enigma codebreakers through the eyes of three extraordinary women who work in tireless secrecy to defeat the Nazis. Quinn’s meticulous research and impeccable characterization shine through this gripping and beautifully executed novel.”

    Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author of HER LAST FLIGHT

    The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Huntress and The Alice Network returns with another heart-stopping World War II story of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out after the war is over.

    1940. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla is the girl who has everything—beauty, wealth, and the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses—but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, and puts her fluent German to use as a translator of decoded enemy secrets. Imperious self-made Mab, product of east-end London poverty, works the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and looks for a socially advantageous husband. Both Osla and Mab are quick to see the potential in local village spinster Beth, whose shyness conceals a brilliant facility with puzzles, and soon Beth spreads her wings as one of the Park’s few female cryptanalysts. But war, loss, and the impossible pressure of secrecy will tear the three apart.

    1947. As the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip whips post-war Britain into a fever, three friends-turned-enemies are reunited by a mysterious encrypted letter--the key to which lies buried in the long-ago betrayal that destroyed their friendship and left one of them confined to an asylum. A mysterious traitor has emerged from the shadows of their Bletchley Park past, and now Osla, Mab, and Beth must resurrect their old alliance and crack one last code together. But each petal they remove from the rose code brings danger--and their true enemy--closer...

    Editor's Note

    Code breaking spy thriller…

    “The Alice Network” author Kate Quinn has clearly cracked the code to creating thrilling, espionage historical fiction because she’s done it again with “The Rose Code.” Working as Enigma code breakers during World War II, three very different women (debutante Osla, ambitious working-class Mab, and shy genius Beth) race to uncover a traitor in their midst. For any readers not already in at “code breaking spy thriller,” did we mention the stakes include a royal wedding?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateMar 9, 2021
    ISBN9780062943491
    The Rose Code: A Novel
    Author

    Kate Quinn

    Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of Southern California, she attended Boston University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in classical voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two books set in the Italian Renaissance before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, The Diamond Eye, and The Briar Club. The Astral Library is her first foray into magic realism. She and her husband now live in Maryland with their rescue dogs.

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    Reviews for The Rose Code

    4.5/5

    2,180 ratings130 reviews

    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be an excellent, must-read book. It is riveting, with a consistent page-turner from beginning to end. The author's storytelling keeps readers engaged and curious, with multiple plot lines that explore intriguing themes of love, friendship, patriotism, duty, betrayal, and more. The character development is vivid, and readers feel like they could be friends with the characters. The book is a walk into the past, written with care and respect, and the narration is beautiful. Overall, it is an enthralling, enjoyable, and educational historical fiction that is highly recommended.

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    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      I am not a war time story fan, but this is a delishious story and so vividly written it is a must read for all. Great characters, gripping storyline and a glimpse into what it was like during WW2 without that being the focus. I loved it thus the 5 stars. I don't often give that.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Sheer perfection. Best book of 2021 so far. I’m in awe.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      The first 1/3 took me a bit “to get in to” but then I was riveted. Near the middle, the loss was searing but further enriched the story. The ending was so satisfying that I wish I’d pushed through faster. Excellent tale of women and their contributions because and in spite of their place in the world during this pivotal time in history.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Exciting historical fiction. Love the book, love that it wraps itself around real life events. I like learning about history even in a fictional book

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      I couldn’t stop listening. It was riveting and the reader does a phenomenal job!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      The writing and narration were superb! The story line development was gripping and its narrator danced with the plot between edge of your seat unknowns to poignant discoveries and delights. The final factual review was an added bonus.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Fantastic story with detailed characters and an extremely enjoyable plot. The voice actor did an amazing job, bringing the book to life. It was hard to press pause!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Indeed a very good and rich plot, well written, well narrated.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Loved it! Better then get last which was fabulous too!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Absolutely sensational. The three women, their lives , the underlying hunt for a traitor so well done.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      The narrator on this one was terrible. I tried to listen to this book several times and couldn’t. But I did end up reading it and it was absolutely an amazing book!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Some of Quinn’s books aren’t great...but this one is fantastic! Loved it!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Oh my…what a ride. This book took my breath away. Wonderful.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      The Rose Code is an interesting book. I liked how this book is a mix of a historical fiction novel and a mystery. World War II is my favorite time to read about the aspect of trying to figure out who is responsible for one of them entering an asylum. I was intrigued by the dual timeline between past and present. In the past, women are developing a friendship and learned how to break codes. In the present, women have to work together and put their differences aside. They each have to decide if the one in the asylum belongs there and what happened in the years they didn’t talk. The Rose Code kept me thinking throughout the book. All of the characters are interesting and use their different talents toward the same goal. Osla, Mab, and Beth are incredibly unique characters but easily develop a friendship.
      Just a tip for potential readers: if you are looking for historical accuracy you should not read a fiction book.

      There are a few things that I expect from a fiction book, and if I have to name just two, I would say plausibility and entertainment. And I got it with this one.
      If there is a word that I rarely use to describe a book, that word is riveting. And that word fits this book perfectly.

      I was captivated from the very beginning, mostly because of the author’s writing style. It was gripping. She made everything so vivid, so believable. The characters are amazing and the dialogues were excellent.
      Ah… the characters!
      I fell in love with Osla.
      I loved Mab and I wished that I could comfort her.
      I sympathized with and cared for Beth and I wanted to slap her mother, who was a hypocritical religious person and a very selfish one.
      This is a great drama that I read as if I were watching a TV series or a soap opera. It has all the right ingredients.
      The structure, storyline line, and development are superb.
      But the author’s talent for telling a story is what makes this book so great.
      Having read her previous books I can say that her talent has exceeded my expectations.
      What else can I say?
      Read it and see (feel) it for yourself.
      my-5-stars.


      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Wow... I loved this book! It's my second Kate Quinn (after The Alice Network) and I am now a fan.

      I loooove historical novels and this is one of the best ones I've read in a while. At first, I feared it might be too long but I never lost interest. The narrator is amazing and the scenes have even more life thanks to her work.

      This book left me feeling happy, a bit gooey and super inspired about I-don't-know-what. I felt the same way after The Alice Network.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      I thought this book was Amazing. Absolutely topping. And that’s no slush!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Spellbinding.
      Kate Quinn wins my vote!
      The audiobook version is a big plus with voice inflections, as well.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      The characters were so brave! I loved reading about how women contributed so much during WWII.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      What an amazing story, I have always been fascinated with BP, this book was perfect.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Gripping story that kept me guessing until the end! One of the best historical suspense/espionage novels I’ve read.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2023

      Thrilling. Based on a true story. Great book for a long weekend. It is hard to stop reading it.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Sep 27, 2025

      Great character development, interesting history, fantastic story arc. Honestly I couldn’t find any issues with this book.
    • 5/5

      Jul 13, 2025

      It took me awhile to get into the book but eventually it became very hard to put down. Loves it!!
    • 5/5

      May 2, 2025

      This was one of my favorite books from one of my favorite authors Kate Quinn. I love that her books are long and span over good amount of time and I love that she has great plots.
    • 4/5

      Apr 23, 2025

      The story wasn’t as good as The Briar Club but I still enjoyed the story and the characters. Kate Quinn’s stories instantly grab you and make for very entertaining listening.
      The narrator was excellent!
    • 5/5

      Apr 9, 2025

      An excellent story full of amazing characters based carefully on real people in WW2 and the amazing work they did to help England in code breaking and intercepting enemy messages. Told with wit, humor and enough plot twists to keep the reader immersed in the world of Bletchley Park secret operations and the lives of the brave men and women who made it a fascinating chapter of history.
    • 5/5

      Feb 17, 2025

      Still one of my favorite novels. Just a terrific Story.
    • 4/5

      Oct 27, 2024

      Patriot or Traitor, you decide. Great effort for historical accuracy.

    • 4/5

      Aug 1, 2024

      Solid historical fiction that manages to hop along at a good clip despite being about the tedious, nerve-wracking work of code breaking.
    • 4/5

      Mar 12, 2024

      Another one of Kate Quinn’s amazingly researched books. Not as fast paced as some of her others but still an exciting one. My only quibble as a Brit myself was the mispronunciation of place names. Keswick is pronounced Keh-sic. I ask Harper Collins Audio people to do their research a bit better on that one as I’m sure the author probably knew this!